Excursion Swakopmund highlights tour at Walvis Bay

Explore the splendid beauty and Colonial past of Namibia during this half -day exploration tour of Swakopmund. Highlights of your excursion include a scenic coastal drive, historic landmarks, visits to the Swakopmund Museum, the Walvis Bay Lagoon and sand dunes. Enjoy the opportunity to browse for souvenirs at the local crafts market.

Swakopmund Exploration & Historical Buildings

Depart the pier for the scenic drive along the coastal road to Swakopmund, located 19 miles north of Walvis Bay at the mouth of the Swakop River. En route, take in magnificent views of sand dunes on one side, and the Atlantic Ocean on the other.  Upon arrival, you will take a tour of this seaside resort, which resembles a Bavarian village. Along the way, you see Swakopmund's Colonial past reflected in the early-19th-century Art Nouveau architecture; many of the charming buildings found here have been declared National Monuments. Drive along  Sam Cohen, Otavi Bahn, Omeg Haus, right turn at Hotel Eberwein, straight past German Lutheran Church, stop at Swakopmund Hotel and take photo. Past Altes Amtsgericht, turn left at police station, past Woerman Brock, straight past Hohenzollern Haus.  

Swakopmund Museum & Crafts Market

Next, proceed to the Swakopmund Museum, which depicts the local history of the town. It also features an interesting exhibit of the various people inhabiting Namibia. Enjoy a guided tour through the museum. Following your visit of the musuem, enjoy some free to browse the local crafts market, located next to the Museum.

Walvis Bay Lagoon RAMSAR Natural Heritage Site

Final stop, before re-joining the ship, is made Walvis Bay Lagoon and tidal flood plains. A RAMSAR Natural Heritage Site and one of the most important wetlands along South Africa's West Coast, the Walvis Bay Lagoon is renowned for its abundance of marine life, flamingos (seasonal), pelicans and other bird species.

Return to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Swakopmund, Swakopmund Museum, Magistrate's Court, Lutheran Church, Railway Station, Crafts Market, Swakopund Hotel, Walvis Bay Lagoon

Note

Please note: This tour requires a minimal to moderate amount of walking with a few steps to climb and is suitable for guests with limited mobility. Guests who utilise a wheelchair will require the assistance of a travel partner. Participants are advised that winds may increase in intensity in at any time in the desert, moving sand into the air, therefore it is recommended to wear a hat, a jacket, sunglasses, high-factor sunscreen, and comfortable walking shoes. The vehicles used are the best available and may be below the Silversea standard offered in other ports. Portions of the roadway are gravel surfaces may be a little bumpy. The price of this tour is adversely affected by the cost of conducting business in this area of the world due to its high-cost infrastructure. Guides and adequate transportation need to be sourced from a distance. Sunblock, hats and comfortable shoes are recommended. Local souvenir shop accepts local currency (ZAR) and credit cards only. The tour sequence may vary.